Kathleen K. Christians
Expertise in
21
conditions
Expertise in
21
conditions

Overview

Dr. Kathleen Christians specializes in surgical oncology and minimally invasive surgery (robotic and laparoscopic), with special emphasis on treatment of malignant and benign diseases of the liver, pancreas, biliary tree and gastrointestinal tract. Dr. Christians is Service Chief of Surgical Oncology GI Service, Co-director of the HPB Fellowship Program and her research interests focus on personalized cancer care and outcomes research in cancer.

Dr. Christians is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Ampullary Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreatectomy, and Hepatectomy.

Dr. Christians is board certified in Surgery and Surgical Critical Care. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 104 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Christians is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Surgical Oncology

Licenses

Surgery in WI

Board Certifications

Surgery
Surgical Critical Care

Fellowships

University of Hong Kong - - Hepato-pancreato-biliary Fellowship - (2002-2003)
Medical College of Wisconsin - Milwaukee - WI - Fellowship in Surgical Critical Care - (1998-1999)

Hospital Affiliations

Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Aspirus Arise Health
  • HMO
  • POS
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Children's Community Health
  • EPO
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Dean Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Alliance
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Network Health
  • HMO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Clinical Cancer Center - Froedtert Hospital
8800 W. Doyne Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53226
Other Locations
General Surgery - Froedtert Hospital
900 N. 92nd St., Milwaukee, WI 53226

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


1 Clinical Trials

A Prospective Phase II Trial of Molecular Profiling to Guide Neoadjuvant Therapy for Resectable and Borderline Resectable Adenocarcinoma of the Pancreas
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MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kathleen K. Christians is classified as an Elite expert for Pancreatic Cancer, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Kathleen K. Christians specialize in?

While Dr. Kathleen K. Christians is a Surgical Oncology, they have specific expertise in Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Ampullary Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Surgical Oncology.

Does Dr. Kathleen K. Christians participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Kathleen K. Christians has published 104 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pancreatic Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Kathleen K. Christians's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Kathleen K. Christians accept my insurance?

Dr. Kathleen K. Christians accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Aspirus Arise Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 414-805-0505 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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